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December 08, 2009

submissions requested

2010 New Works FestThe Seven: Hidden AgendasJune 17- 20, 2010

FUSION Theatre Company Announces Fifth Annual Short Works Festival

Seven fully-produced world premieres. Seven different directors. A professional ensemble cast. One winning playwright who will receive transport and lodging to Albuquerque for the festival.

GUIDELINES FOR PLAY SUBMISSION

• The plays should be inspired by the theme: “Hidden Agendas”

• Scripts may be a maximum of 10 pages.

• Each playwright may submit up to two scripts.

• Do NOT include the phrase “Hidden Agendas” in the text of the play.

• We are looking to mount premiere productions of submitted plays. If the play has previously received a fully-mounted production, please do NOT submit. Plays that have been given public readings are allowable.

• Longer one-act or full-length plays will not be accepted for consideration.

• Each manuscript must include an additional title page with name, address, phone number and e-mail address.• The easiest and our preferred method of receiving scripts is via e-submission. There is a nominal cost of $5 to offset printing and distribution costs to do so. You may submit up to two scripts with this fee by following this link: www.fusionabq.org/TheSevenSubmissions.htm

• You may also mail your submissions AT NO COST to:

FUSION Theatre CompanyAttn: The Seven Submissions700 1st St. NWAlbuquerque, NM 87102There is no submission fee with this option.

• POSTMARKED DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: FRIDAY, APRIL 16th, 2010.

• E-Submissions will be accepted until midnight on that date.

• Entries will be acknowledged by e-mail once they have been received. Due to the volume of scripts we are unable to offer criticism or return any submissions.

• Finalists will be announced on Friday, April 23rd. The winning seven will be announced on Friday, May 7th.